ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Tailored for today’s cinema and beyond.

Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the market. New and innovative technologies in both production and post-production have paved the way for a more versatile, cost effective and advanced workflow. The ZEISS CP.3 family is the latest contribution from ZEISS to support creative and progressive filmmaking with an affordable, future-proof and premium quality lens set.

The ZEISS CP.3 lenses offer the perfect combination of high image quality and reliable usability. They exhibit the clean, crisp characteristics ZEISS is known for, together with an interchangeable mount system and full-frame coverage.
The ZEISS CP.3 XD version features innovative and ground-breaking lens data technology to speed-up and simplify the workflow on set and in post-production.

The ZEISS eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the
/i* Technology and provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With the ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

True cine look

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Ranging from 15 mm to 135 mm, the ten focal lengths available in the ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 or CP.3 XD series cover all applications from wide-angle to telephoto. The ZEISS CP.3 lenses feature advanced lens coatings, painted lens rims and special light traps within the barrel to eliminate unwelcome veiling glare and flares. The result is higher contrast, richer blacks and more saturated colors.

Clean and crisp ZEISS look which matches perfectly with other ZEISS cinema lenses

Color matching and covering full frame across the full range of focal lengths from 15 to 135 mm

Special lens coatings support high-dynamic range projects

New ZEISS eXtended Data technology

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The ZEISS eXtended Data technology adds new opportunities to simplify and increase the accuracy of the image capture and processing workflow. ZEISS eXtended Data unifies two data sets: key lens data based on the open /i* Technology standard and supported by a wide range of cameras and accessories, plus ZEISS specific lens data that contains precise lens characteristics.

A unique technology that provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time to speed-up the workflow on set and in post-production

Lens settings are digitally captured on every frame, avoiding the need to manually record the lens settings for every shot

Documentation of the lens’ characteristics enhances creativity by allowing more complex shots to be handled in post-production

Ultimate cine ergonomics

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The ZEISS CP.3 lenses are a professional toolset that simplifies your work on set. They are easy to handle, allow for fast changeover of equipment and give you great creative freedom to make your ideas come to life.

Standardized positioning of the focus rings and a consistent 95 mm front diameter allows for fast and easy changeover while on set

Sensor Coverage

Introduction Video

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Tailored for today’s cinema and beyond.

Chemist - Artist - Architect

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The movie “Chemist – Artist – Architect” narrates a passion. Christoph Filsers‘ inner voice describes something intimate. “Chemist” stands for the procedure coloring the hair, “Artist” refers to the imagination of styling a coiffure matching the personality and “Architect” describes the symmetry during the hair cutting which must fit precisely. If the three merge into one, trust can last a life-time.

We recommend to watch the video in 4K (3840 × 2160).

Chemist - Artist - Architect | Behind the Scenes

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

The movie “Chemist – Artist – Architect” narrates a passion. Christoph Filsers‘ inner voice describes something intimate. “Chemist” stands for the procedure coloring the hair, “Artist” refers to the imagination of styling a coiffure matching the personality and “Architect” describes the symmetry during the hair cutting which must fit precisely. If the three merge into one, trust can last a life-time.

Exploring the beauty of Wales

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

New ZEISS CP.3 showreel exploring the beauty of Wales, United Kingdom. Shot with:

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 18mm / T2.9

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 35mm / T2.1

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 50mm / T2.1

We recommend to watch the video in 4K (3840 × 2160).

Case 10-86 | Showreel

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Digital technologies have transformed traditional filmmaking and refashioned the market. New and innovative technologies in both production and post-production have paved the way for a more versatile, cost effective and advanced workflow. The ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 family is the latest contribution from ZEISS to support creative and progressive filmmaking with an affordable, future-proof and premium quality lens set. Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the ZEISS Compact Prine CP.3 XD lenses for the first time.

Case 10-86 - Behind the Scenes

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the ZEISS Compact Primes CP.3 XD lenses for the first time. This reel will walk you through the different steps in creating a visual effects piece on a budget using ZEISS eXtended Data. The ZEISS eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the /i Technology and provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With the ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

A unique technology

ZEISS eXtended Data

Visual effects specialist, producer and director Scott E. Anderson had a chance to test the ZEISS Compact Primes CP.3 XD lenses for the first time. This reel will walk you through the different steps in creating a visual effects piece on a budget using ZEISS eXtended Data. The ZEISS eXtended Data is a unique technology which is based on the /i* Technology and provides information about the lens’ distortion and shading characteristics in real time. With the ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses, even small productions on a limited budget gain access to the advanced techniques common in state-of-the-art, big budget films, commercials and television shows.

ZEISS eXtended Data

Expanding your possibilities.

While on set, the ZEISS eXtended Data feature enables members of the crew to monitor lens settings in real-time, pre-visualize modified images and to use new, automated search functions within data wrangling. In post-production, ZEISS eXtended Data offers numerous benefits such as image fine-tuning, editing and color grading, visual effects, virtual and augmented reality, multi-cam live productions, projection or 3-D imaging. An additional plug-in provided by ZEISS allows an easy implementation of ZEISS eXtended Data in a number of leading software tools.

ZEISS eXtended Data reduces workflow costs and facilitates the exchange of lens information between the production and post-production departments. ZEISS eXtended Data unifies two data sets:

Key lens data

The ZEISS eXtended Data technology is based on the open /i* Technology and is supported by a wide range of cameras and accessories. Key lens data provides frame-accurate information about:

The ZEISS eXtended Data technology is planned to be expanded in future to offer additional features. Therefore ZEISS will offer lens firmware upgrades.

Lens characteristics can be applied and previewed on set using Pomfort LiveGrade Pro. To apply recorded lens characteristics in post-production ZEISS provides an OFX-plug-in. Initially the plug-in works with the grading software Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve. Support for other grading, editing and compositing software will be available in future.

1) Shading in this case refers to the darkened corners of the captured image on sensor, due to illumination loss towards the outside of the image field. The ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses contain the data for this characteristic, enabling higher precision of post processing and greater creative freedom in post-production. The shading effect can also be intensified for creative purposes. Shading does not refer to color shading, which is a phenomenon that sometimes accompanies color shifting, resulting in darker corners with magenta, green and purple color casts. Shading does not refer to vignetting, which is caused when the lens’ image circle is smaller than the image sensor, or by the inaccurately sized matte boxes and/or multiple filter stages in front of the lens, which blocks the optical path of the light into the lens.

A professional toolset, offering many benefits

Connecting production and post-production workflows.

No matter the size of the production or the number of people on the team, the ZEISS CP.3 XD lenses benefit large teams or solo-operations. ZEISS eXtended Data technology will accelerate the workflow and facilitates the collaboration between the production and post-production departments.

Camera Operator / Camera Assistants

Real-time display of T-stop, focus distance and depth-of-field supported on lens control systems, cameras and monitors

Automatic detection of the lens, which enables the focus scale without calibration on a l ens control system

Script Continuity

Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Lens settings can be viewed at a glance on a monitor for continuity log sheets or transferred wirelessly to supported device apps

Processing options of ZEISS eXtended Data

Providing an end-to-end solution.

The ZEISS CP.3 XD provides an end-to-end solution for recording and feeding data for onset application and in post-production. ZEISS eXtended Data is processed in real-time and recorded frame accurate. The data can be transferred in one of two ways. Either to any supported equipment via an external LEMO®* compatible plug or directly to any camera compatible with the /i Technology standard via a 4-pin interface (PL-mount). With the additional ZEISS plug-in for leading compositing and editing software tools, the lens’ characteristics can be removed and/or reapplied to the footage.

Recording ZEISS eXtended Data via external LEMO®* compatible plug

via external LEMO®* compatible plug to Ambient MasterLockitPlus

transfer per integrated WiFi AP

⦁ data management on set
with Pomfort Silverstack⦁ live grading on set
with Pomfort LiveGrade Pro

implementation of ZEISS specific data with ZEISS plug-in for common post-production tools

Recording ZEISS eXtended Data via internal camera interface

via PL-mount
interface to Camera

transfer/recording options: embedded in video files or as sidecar file

⦁ data management on set
with Pomfort Silverstack

implementation of ZEISS specific data with
ZEISS plug-in for common post-production tools

Premium PELI™ Air Case

Accessories

The premium PELI™ Air Case provides protective storage for the ZEISS CP.3 lenses while on set and when travelling between shooting locations.

Molded from Pelican’s™ next generation HPX2 resin, it is up to 40% lighter than other polymer cases, while being enormously shock-proof at the same time. The weather sealed design keeps dust and water away from the ZEISS CP.3 lenses in rough shooting environments.

The transport case will fit up to five lenses, with a perfect cut-out for each focal length. The foam material is specially designed to prevent scratches and undesired movement during transit. Recesses between the cut-outs leave enough space to easily grip and remove the lenses. The lenses are stored horizontally, making it easy to view the focal length and iris settings at a quick glance. Additional cut-outs provide space for small accessories.

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 and CP.3 XD Lenses

Mount Change Instructions

ZEISS Compact Prime Lenses

Depth of field Tables

ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 Lenses

Obtain the extended warranty

Product Registration

It's now possible to register not only still picture lenses, but also ZEISS Compact Prime CP.2 and ZEISS Compact Prime CP.3 cine lenses online and therefore receive an extended ZEISS warranty to two years.

After the product is being registered on the ZEISS website an extended ZEISS warranty is given to end users, owners or operators (only) of ZEISS cine lenses. The online registration of ZEISS cine lenses is possible up to four weeks after purchase.

The extended warranty from ZEISS is available in a large number of countries, but warranty claims can only be asserted in the country in which the product was purchased.

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